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Tanzklaue
Profile Joined January 2012
Germany1415 Posts
December 16 2015 17:20 GMT
#21
On December 17 2015 02:17 REyeM wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 02:07 WrathSCII wrote:
LOL

Like StarCraft II needs more...

Was the transition from WoL to HotS like this? Mass retirements and dark future about WCS?


I don't think people are retiring because of lotv. I think it's mostly because of the way scene is developing

well, lotv is a good point to retire though. new game, you would have to repractice a lot etc.#

really sad about the news, MMA was one of the biggest names in sc2 he will be missed, good luck on his future endeavours!
The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52797 Posts
December 16 2015 17:20 GMT
#22
On December 17 2015 02:19 Musicus wrote:
Can you please put the real source into the OP and not just a picture?

http://teamacer.com/en/mma_farewell_announcement.htm

Done.
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Clonester
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany2808 Posts
December 16 2015 17:20 GMT
#23
On December 17 2015 02:07 WrathSCII wrote:
LOL

Like StarCraft II needs more...

Was the transition from WoL to HotS like this? Mass retirements and dark future about WCS?


Blizzard made the money and has no reason to keep SC II alive on their own.

But seriously, MMA is one of the oldest progamers in the scene. I am happy that he can celebrate at HSC with his foreign fans and foreign friends a last time and then start the next episdoe of his life.
Bomber, Attacker, DD, SOMEBODY, NiKo, Nex, Spidii
The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52797 Posts
December 16 2015 17:21 GMT
#24
On December 17 2015 02:20 Shellshock wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 02:17 REyeM wrote:
On December 17 2015 02:07 WrathSCII wrote:
LOL

Like StarCraft II needs more...

Was the transition from WoL to HotS like this? Mass retirements and dark future about WCS?


I don't think people are retiring because of lotv. I think it's mostly because of the way scene is developing

I thought it was known already that MMA was retiring at the end of this year for a while. Am I thinking of someone else?

Me too, but we might have been thinking of Bomber.
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Makro
Profile Joined March 2011
France16890 Posts
December 16 2015 17:21 GMT
#25
once again end of an era
Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of shitposting, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven".
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Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
December 16 2015 17:21 GMT
#26
On December 17 2015 02:20 The_Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 02:19 Musicus wrote:
Can you please put the real source into the OP and not just a picture?

http://teamacer.com/en/mma_farewell_announcement.htm

Done.


Thanks!
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Diabolique
Profile Joined June 2015
Czech Republic5118 Posts
December 16 2015 17:22 GMT
#27
Stupid fuc*ing region lock at all those IEM and DH tournaments. Now the wheel is being turned to watching Korean events only ...
sOs | Rogue | Maru | Trap | Scarlett | Snute | MC
Calt
Profile Joined September 2011
Finland1140 Posts
December 16 2015 17:22 GMT
#28
Expected this due to his age and how many times he has already said he will retire soonish. Still sad of course but now is probably the best time to do it instead of starting to practice a whole new game.

I wish him the best in everything else he does in his life, he was and will remain as probably my favorite player ever <3
Maru | MMA | Ryung | MKP | NaDa | BoxeR | FOREVER SLAYERS
ShoCkeyy
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
7815 Posts
December 16 2015 17:22 GMT
#29
Reposting this as well, http://teamacer.com/en/mma_grilled.htm?pgid=15

Good luck to your future MMA, thank you for bringing many great games to watch on my free time <3
Life?
IAmWithStupid
Profile Blog Joined February 2013
Russian Federation1016 Posts
December 16 2015 17:22 GMT
#30
First Flash, now MMA... Sad times... I fear for the third terran...
Insert wise words here
REyeM
Profile Joined August 2014
2674 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-16 17:23:49
December 16 2015 17:22 GMT
#31
On December 17 2015 02:20 Shellshock wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 02:17 REyeM wrote:
On December 17 2015 02:07 WrathSCII wrote:
LOL

Like StarCraft II needs more...

Was the transition from WoL to HotS like this? Mass retirements and dark future about WCS?


I don't think people are retiring because of lotv. I think it's mostly because of the way scene is developing

I thought it was known already that MMA was retiring at the end of this year for a while. Am I thinking of someone else?


No actually. Also Polt, TaeJa and Bomber are kind of in the similar position

Bomber might have already retired idk
S4 Arrows, never forget. RIP Woongjin Stars.
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
December 16 2015 17:23 GMT
#32
On December 17 2015 02:20 Shellshock wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 02:17 REyeM wrote:
On December 17 2015 02:07 WrathSCII wrote:
LOL

Like StarCraft II needs more...

Was the transition from WoL to HotS like this? Mass retirements and dark future about WCS?


I don't think people are retiring because of lotv. I think it's mostly because of the way scene is developing

I thought it was known already that MMA was retiring at the end of this year for a while. Am I thinking of someone else?


No you are right. He was already thinking about it last year, but the he reached the BlizzCon final and decided to play for another year. It just wasn't confirmed until now and hope dies last I guess.
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19299 Posts
December 16 2015 17:24 GMT
#33
On December 17 2015 02:07 WrathSCII wrote:
LOL

Like StarCraft II needs more...

Was the transition from WoL to HotS like this? Mass retirements and dark future about WCS?

Honestly, I thought it was way worse several years back. This has been a relative small amount of off season retirements, but really big names because of MMA and Flash.

OT: MMA was one of my favorite Terrans and he will truly be missed. MMA vs DRG forever!!!
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Thouhastmail
Profile Joined March 2015
Korea (North)876 Posts
December 16 2015 17:24 GMT
#34
On December 17 2015 02:16 Musicus wrote:
Damn you military service. All the best MMA, I hope he wins hsc.


At least he'll be exempted from training camp, cause he once served it for 5 weeks in the sergeant camp
"Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we personally dislike"
SNSeigifried
Profile Joined April 2013
United States1640 Posts
December 16 2015 17:24 GMT
#35
On December 17 2015 02:12 showstealer1829 wrote:
Interesting how it's mostly only the Koreans that would probably be at those weekend tournaments that are retiring...I'm sure the rumors of WCS have nothing to do with this whatsoever.

I will miss you MMA. GLHF

MMA/ForGG/Polt/Bomber/Curious all announced their retirements earlier this year...
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Topin
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Peru10093 Posts
December 16 2015 17:25 GMT
#36
SlayerS_MMA to Acer.MMA what a great player
i would define my style between a mix of ByuN, Maru and MKP
showstealer1829
Profile Blog Joined May 2014
Australia3123 Posts
December 16 2015 17:26 GMT
#37
On December 17 2015 02:22 REyeM wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 02:20 Shellshock wrote:
On December 17 2015 02:17 REyeM wrote:
On December 17 2015 02:07 WrathSCII wrote:
LOL

Like StarCraft II needs more...

Was the transition from WoL to HotS like this? Mass retirements and dark future about WCS?


I don't think people are retiring because of lotv. I think it's mostly because of the way scene is developing

I thought it was known already that MMA was retiring at the end of this year for a while. Am I thinking of someone else?


No actually. Also Polt, TaeJa and Bomber are kind of in the similar position

Bomber might have already retired idk


TaeJa is listed in the SSL Qualifier for today/tomorrow, maybe he reconsidered
There is no understanding. There is only Choya. Choya is the way. Choya is Love. Choya is Life. Has is the Light in the Protoss Dark and Nightmare is his chosen Acolyte
Wrath
Profile Blog Joined July 2014
3174 Posts
December 16 2015 17:27 GMT
#38
On December 17 2015 02:24 SNSeigifried wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 02:12 showstealer1829 wrote:
Interesting how it's mostly only the Koreans that would probably be at those weekend tournaments that are retiring...I'm sure the rumors of WCS have nothing to do with this whatsoever.

I will miss you MMA. GLHF

MMA/ForGG/Polt/Bomber/Curious all announced their retirements earlier this year...



Wait Wait... DAFAQ?

Polt? Bomber? Curious?
REyeM
Profile Joined August 2014
2674 Posts
December 16 2015 17:29 GMT
#39
On December 17 2015 02:26 showstealer1829 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 02:22 REyeM wrote:
On December 17 2015 02:20 Shellshock wrote:
On December 17 2015 02:17 REyeM wrote:
On December 17 2015 02:07 WrathSCII wrote:
LOL

Like StarCraft II needs more...

Was the transition from WoL to HotS like this? Mass retirements and dark future about WCS?


I don't think people are retiring because of lotv. I think it's mostly because of the way scene is developing

I thought it was known already that MMA was retiring at the end of this year for a while. Am I thinking of someone else?


No actually. Also Polt, TaeJa and Bomber are kind of in the similar position

Bomber might have already retired idk


TaeJa is listed in the SSL Qualifier for today/tomorrow, maybe he reconsidered


It's TaeJa, so who knows
S4 Arrows, never forget. RIP Woongjin Stars.
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37043 Posts
December 16 2015 17:29 GMT
#40
Man... I was such a big fan of MMA... I can't believe all my favorite Terran players are retiring like this... T-T
Thanks for everything MMA. Good luck in the army!
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